Finance Director

4 days ago


København, Denmark United Fintech Full time

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We are seeking an experienced Finance Director to head operational finance and lead the high-performing finance function of United Fintech. Based in our centrally located London or Copenhagen office and reporting to the CFO, this critical role will ensure the integrity of financial data, drive strategic financial planning, and oversee seamless integration of acquisitions within our rapidly growing group.

As Finance Director, you will centralise and optimise financial processes, establish robust reporting frameworks, and develop scalable systems to support our growth. Acting as a "local CFO" for acquired companies, you will drive budget processes, foster strong partnerships with local C-level teams, and align operations with group objectives.

The role requires building trust with stakeholders (board, group, and portfolio companies), delivering unified reporting, and successfully integrating acquisitions. You will develop scalable financial processes, revamp KPIs, and co-develop a new IT Finance roadmap to drive innovation and transparency.

If you are passionate about leading high-performing finance teams, driving innovation in financial operations, and contributing to an industry-leading fintech platform, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and develop the finance team, including recruitment, coaching, and succession planning.

Reporting & Controlling

  • Create accurate internal reports for decision-making.
  • Oversee seamless financial consolidation and monitor KPIs.
  • Collaborate with auditors on audits of annual statutory reporting.

Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Align budgeting with organisational goals and commercial needs.

Finance Business Partnering

  • Provide actionable insights and reports to management and the board.
  • Collaborate to ensure financial planning supports business priorities.

M&A Integration

  • Standardise processes across acquisitions, ensuring scalability and automation.
  • Conduct goodwill calculations and reporting.
  • Optimise financial operations for efficiency.

Strategic Projects

  • Collaborate with the CFO to enhance central finance platforms.
  • Lead or contribute to ad-hoc financial projects as needed.

Role Requirements

Education & Experience: Relevant master’s degree and proven track-record of leadership in a finance function, especially in growth-focused organisations.

Expertise: Integration and development of finance processes, KPIs, and reporting; experience with system implementation/migration.

Preferred skills (serves as a plus, not a must): Experience with UK GAAP; SaaS; acquisitive growth; cross-border collaboration.

Attributes: Results-oriented, strong communication skills, excellent planning abilities, and a commercial, analytical mindset.

What’s in it for You?

Join a dynamic fintech company at the forefront of financial innovation.

Collaborate with visionary leaders and global partner companies.

Access to benefits like pension, healthcare, and professional growth opportunities.

Application Process

Please submit your application to with the subject line: "Finance Director + your name" or apply via LinkedIn. Deadline for applying is February 2, 2025 but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.

About United Fintech

Founded in 2020 and backed by the industry, United Fintech is an industry-neutral Digital Transformation Platform where global Financial Institutions and cutting-edge technology providers come together to unleash their full potential and enable the future of finance. United Fintech remains on the frontier of innovation by acquiring engineering-led fintechs within Capital Markets, Wholesale Banking, and Wealth Management under a central umbrella. In just over four years, the company has acquired six fintechs. In 2024, United Fintech received strategic investments from BNP Paribas, Citi, Danske Bank and Standard Chartered.

Seniority level
  • Director
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Finance and Sales
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